FREED Synonyms: 114 Similar and Opposite Words

freed 1 of 2

adjective

as in liberated

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freed

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verb

past tense of free

as in released

to set free (as from slavery or confinement) a global crusade to free Nelson Mandela from a South African prison had emerged

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as in opened

to make passage through (something) possible by removing obstructions we'll free the river by breaking up the ice jam

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as in cleared

to rid the surface of (as an area) from things in the way would you mind freeing up the work area so I can work?

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as in rid

to set (a person or thing) free of something that encumbers a phone call would free your parents from worry

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as in saved

to set free from entanglement or difficulty this plan should free us from debt

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Recent Examples of freed

Adjective

The freed captives, mostly women and children, were among over 300 kidnap victims freed by Nigerian forces this week. — ABC News, 8 Aug. 2026 In fact, the vast majority of freed people remained in the South. — Rodney Coates, The Conversation, 16 June 2026 Well, the Thirteenth Amendment left the country with 4 million freed slaves, undefined. — David Frum, The Atlantic, 10 June 2026 The freed men first served their sentences at the Ramo Verde military prison, but were transferred to the Lara prison five years ago. — Gustavo Ocando Alex, Miami Herald, 20 May 2026 The passage of time is cleverly conveyed through a variety of devices, from the sitcoms on Jacki’s TV screen (Cheers gives way to Seinfeld) and the age of the (offstage) dog that Jacki hopes to someday share and raise with a freed Nick. — Greg Evans, Deadline, 15 Apr. 2026 The freed electrons drift toward readout planes at either end, creating a detailed 3D image of each particle’s trajectory. — Tejasri Gururaj, Interesting Engineering, 29 Jan. 2026 The freed people were forced out of Mercer County. — Equal Justice Initiative, USA Today, 6 Nov. 2025 Over 150 of the freed prisoners were deported to Egypt. — Chantal Da Silva, NBC news, 13 Oct. 2025

Verb

Just that 30-second interaction in Bobby’s office totally freed me up. — Jayson Jenks, New York Times, 11 Sep. 2026 An airport employee and officers freed the pilot from his parachute and pulled him from the plane, police said. — Stephen Sorace, FOXNews.com, 10 Sep. 2026 Sullivan's brother-in-law eventually freed the bear trapped in the Toyota. — ABC News, 8 Sep. 2026 Sullivan’s brother-in-law eventually freed the bear trapped in the Toyota. — Brittany Peterson, Fortune, 8 Sep. 2026 Except, maybe, for Abraham Lincoln, who freed the slaves, or FDR, who started many social benefit programs. — Voice Of The People, New York Daily News, 8 Sep. 2026 Mason eventually petitioned for her freedom in court and was freed in 1856 along with several members of her family. — Sandra McDonald, Los Angeles Times, 4 Sep. 2026 Everyone has a clear role in the family, with only the beloved grandma (Fatma Farahat El-Hadary) freed from the need to contribute financially. — Jay Weissberg, Variety, 4 Sep. 2026 The team uses the time freed up by technology to understand their clients better. — Jason Phillips, USA Today, 1 Sep. 2026

Recent Examples of Synonyms for freed

Adjective

Instead, Curry connected with fans like me because, as a performer, the man seemed able to do anything, and do it with a kind of liberated abandon and eagerness to entertain.

— Tom Nichols, The Atlantic, 26 Aug. 2026
Chalk it up to the leftover hubris of late-20th-century American empire and the grand illusion of a liberated civilization thriving behind an impenetrable fortress.

— Andy Andersen, Vulture, 16 Aug. 2026

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First released in arcades in 1999, the game puts players behind the wheel of a fearless cabbie racing the clock through chaotic city streets — flying off ramps, dodging traffic, and chasing tips with punk-rock energy.

— Matt Grobar, Deadline, 14 Sep. 2026
The White House has an opaque system in place where AI companies can voluntarily submit their latest models for government review up to 30 days before they are publicly released.

— Hadas Gold, CNN Money, 14 Sep. 2026

Definition of released

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With a runner at second, Patrick Bailey opened the 10th with a single off Kyle Finnegan (3-1).

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 7 Sep. 2026
Located in a free trade zone on the outskirts of Lagos, the Dangote Refinery opened two years ago and has become the main supplier of fuels to the Nigerian market, as well as a jet fuel exporter to Europe.

— Alexander Onukwue, semafor.com, 7 Sep. 2026

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Around for decades, red-light therapy has traditionally been used to treat chronic muscle and joint pain and various injuries, and has shown cosmetic benefits for skin and facial care, purposes for which it’s cleared by the FDA.

— Mirin Fader, New York Times, 11 Sep. 2026
The mayor faced the crowd and cleared his throat, waiting for the room to quiet.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 11 Sep. 2026

Definition of cleared

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Robert Eppley, a small business owner whose sports car repair shop is located nearby, said he was relieved to see the city taking action.

— Brad Hamilton, CBS News, 16 Sep. 2026
Vitello said Devers has dealt with the injury for several years and was relieved when it was finally diagnosed and a long-term solution was offered to him.

— Andrew Baggarly, New York Times, 14 Sep. 2026

Definition of relieved

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Companies and health systems that treat ambient documentation as a pure software problem (deploy it, minimize edits and measure only time saved) are more likely to discover the limits the hard way.

— Pat Williams, Forbes.com, 15 Sep. 2026
Factor in a five-year survival rate of just under 30% for the disease a decent number of lives could be saved in the UK alone by blowing on one’s cup of English Breakfast.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 14 Sep. 2026

Definition of saved

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After the fire department shared a video of Suki’s rescue on its Facebook page, commenters shared their own stories of their furry friends being rescued.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 17 Sep. 2026
According to the San Francisco Fire Department, all three onboard were rescued and received care from paramedics.

— Tim Fang, CBS News, 17 Sep. 2026

Definition of rescued

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The card also earns 3X rewards on pet stores, pet services and at any licensed vet (just note rewards can only be redeemed for a statement credit).

— Ryley Amond, CNBC, 10 Sep. 2026
This ticket must be redeemed at one of the nine Florida Lottery offices throughout the state.

— David J. Neal, Miami Herald, 6 Sep. 2026

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